Administrative Graduate Assistant - School of Divinity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Director to whom assigned.
• Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and The Graduate School.
• Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the department and The Graduate School.
• Uphold and follow The Graduate School Honor Code and Graduate Assistantship Handbook.
• Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data related to academic programs, institutional reports, and other relevant metrics. This will involve using spreadsheet software or databases.
• Assist The Graduate School in conducting research related to best practices in higher education, program assessment, accreditation, and other relevant topics.
• Help review and update policies and procedures related to academic programs, ensuring they are in line with the institution's guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with data collection and preparation of materials for institutional reporting, accreditation processes, and program reviews.
• Support The Graduate School in managing faculty-related matters, such as compiling materials for reporting, meetings, committees, and program reviews.
• Collaborate with other graduate assistants, staff, faculty, departments, and colleges/schools across the university on tasks and initiatives originating from The Graduate School.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, adhering to ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

The Graduate Assistant Supervisors are responsible for abiding by the Graduate Assistantship Handbook and overseeing the Administrative Graduate Assistant for their respective departments. This should be in line with the tasks and responsibilities that will be assigned to their Administrative Graduate Assistant. They are to monitor and assess the Administrative Graduate Assistants’ academic, professional, social, and spiritual growth. In addition, they will also complete Graduate Assistants evaluations for every new hire at the end of their first semester and for returners, at the end of the year.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university preferred. 
• Minimum Qualifications: Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program by the start date.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with a relevant combination of writing, communication, planning and coordinating events, and reporting experience. Must be enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program and have previous teaching experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being an AGA.
• Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Technology Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn new software
• Excellent computer and document formatting skills.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting.  It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.  Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.    

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The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.